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245N.AmosAvenue,Springfield,IL62702~217-793-1330~FatherDanielBergbower,Pastor
245 N. Amos Avenue, Springfield, IL 62702 Web: www.stagnescatholicparish.org Office: (217) 793-1330
Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time - February 23, 2020
Tuesday, February 25
5:30 p.m. - Ruth Kauffman Robert Gillespie
Wednesday, February 26 6:30 a.m. - Sally Meyers
Jeanne Scott
Thursday, February 27 8:15 a.m. - NO MASS
Friday, February 28 8:15 a.m. - NO MASS
Saturday, February 29 4:30 p.m. - Carl Wislon
Sunday, March 1 9:00 a.m. - Theresa Dye Earl & Bertha Beckmann
11:00 a.m. - Donna Selvaggio Parishioners of St. Agnes
— Mass Times —
Saturday (Vigil): 4:30 p.m. Sunday: 9:00 a.m. ~ 11:00 a.m.
Monday: No Mass Tuesday: 5:30 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 a.m. Thursday: 8:15 a.m. Friday: 8:15 a.m. Holy Days: As Announced
~ Sacrament of Reconciliation ~ Saturday: 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Anytime by Appointment
Parish Office Hours
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Bulletin Deadline: Tuesday, Noon
Phone: (217) 793-1330
A message from Fr. Dan Being Holy is not walking around thinking about God 24/7. It is actually much more profound. It is an intimate relationship with the Mysterious Creator and His Magnificent Creation. The pinnacle of His creation is US, Yes! You and Me and all Humanity. We share the top honor with Our God so let us heed our call to become as He is, HOLY!
ASH WEDNESDAY Masses are this Wednesday at 6:30 a.m., 8:15 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Ashes will be distributed at each Mass and all Masses will be in the Church. FR. DAN AWAY FEBRUARY 27 — MARCH 2 for Nephew’s Wedding. I will be away for this big family celebration. WELCOME Fr. TEDDY February 29 / March 1 Fr. Teddy, Chaplain at Memorial Hospital, will be our celebrant at weekend Masses in my absence. Please give him a warm welcome for his kindness! NEW SERVERS NEEDED GRADES 5-8 Anyone in Grades 5-8 in St. Agnes PSR or School is invited to become an ALTAR SERVER. Training begins right away. Please contact Tami at the Parish Office to sign up (793-1330). NEW OFFICE HOURS During this 6 month interim period (January– July 2020) our parish office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. This allows our staff and volun-teers to take a lunch break and run errands.
—May God’s Holy Spirit Guide Our Parish Family!—
“Be Holy, for I your God am
Holy.”
Ash Wednesday, Feb. 26. Masses: 6:30 a.m., 8:15 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.
Lenten Regulations: Fasting and Abstinence
—Fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. Ages requirement: Over 18 years and Under 59 years. Fasting = Eat 3 meals not to exceed the amount of 2 meals. No Snacks.
—Abstain from Meat on Fridays in Lent: Everyone 14 years and Older.
251 N. Amos Avenue — Springfield, Illinois 62702 Web: www.stagnescatholicparish.org Office: (217) 793-1370
Honor God: Be Faithful in Little Things
Important Dates to Remember
Monday, February 24 2020-2021 New Student Registration, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., in School Library
Tuesday, February 25 Mardi Gras for Missions, All Day, in Gymnasium
ASH WEDNESDAY, February 26 All School Liturgy 8:15 a.m.
Catch Our Spirit — and Support our Athletes
7th/8th gr. Volleyball . 2/27 - vs. CTK @ Christ the King, 6:00 p.m. . 2/28 - 8th Gr. Night vs. Blessed Sacrament @ St. Agnes, 6:00 p.m. . 2/29 - Regional Tournament @ TBA
6th/7th gr. SCAA Volleyball . 2/29 - vs. St. Al’s @ Little Flower, 8:30 a.m.
5th gr. SCAA Volleyball . 2/29 - vs. Blessed Sacrament @ Little Flower, 1:30 p.m.
6th-8th gr. SCAA Boys’ Basketball . 2/29 - vs. Our Savior, J’ville @ Christ the King, Noon
5th gr. SCAA Boys’ Basketball . 2/29 - 5th vs. Blessed Sacrament @ St. Agnes, 11:00 a.m.
St. Agnes Girl Scout Troop 6740 is selling Girl Scout cookies. Cookies are $5 each and can be purchased from troop members or by contacting troop leader Kathy Robinson at 217-741-4475.
Kindergarten went to Space last week. They saw Constellations, Nebulas, and Comets from the Hubble Telescope thanks to their wonderful Smartboards! After studying space they blasted up to the moon! “To Infinity and Beyond!”
The Annual March Madness Basketball Event Maroon vs. Gray at St. Agnes School is Friday, March 6! Doors open at 5:15 p.m.
HEADS UP ST. AGNES STUDENTS, PARENTS,
and ALUMNI!
WE WANT YOU!
March Madness is an event for all St Agnes Students (Pre-K – 8th grade), St. Agnes Parents, and St. Agnes ALUMNI Come out to play on a team or even just cheer on the players. This friendly basketball competition starts with Preschool (Maroon) vs. Kindergarten (Gray), then 1st grade vs. 2nd grade and so on until all grades have played. The last game of the night will be 7th and 8th grade students vs. parents / alumni. There will be a running clock and all players will have time on the court. Concessions featuring cheese pizza, fruit cups, and drinks will be available for purchase. To sign up to play, contact Jesse Guzman at [email protected].
Prayer Line Requests
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sheila Noonan 546-0012 Barb Kern 546-7729
5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Maureen Brady 787-3423 Cinda Steinkamp 787-6439
NEW CHURCH OFFICE HOURS Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - Noon and 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
NEW WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE Saturday (Vigil): 4:30 p.m.
Sunday: 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
Readers
Saturday, February 29 4:30 p.m.
Cindy Callan Ellen Kunzti
Sunday, March 1
9:00 a.m. Susan Hartl
Andy Ramage
.
11:00 a.m. Ed Cobau
Jane Koltun
Altar Servers
Saturday, February 29 4:30 p.m.
Sophie Billingsley Emma Markwell Celia Smudde
Sunday, March 1
9:00 a.m. Dean Ludolph Jack Ludolph
Vance Ludolph Lauren Turner
11:00 a.m. Jaycie Cole
Sydney Devlin Michael Enlow
Share the Word
Sunday, March 1 9:00 a.m.
Ellen Greenan Gina Curry
Eucharistic Ministers
Saturday, February 29 4:30 p.m.
Karen Beckmann Sharon Huck Kathy Kraft
Debra Mann Judy Nordstrom
Sunday, March 1
9:00 a.m. Mike & Vicki Bauer
Carrie Becker Donna Erwin Jane Locasio Joan Reed
Sr. Joan Sorge Keith & Marie Washburn
11:00 a.m. Camille Arisman Mara Arisman Anna Curtis
Alison Sommer Lisa Sommer
—HELP WANTED— Parish Business Manager
St. Agnes Parish is looking for an additional team member to become an integral part of our
Parish staff, and steward of Parish financial, property, and personnel resources. The full-time Business Manager would oversee accounts payable and receivable, payroll, posting collections, contractual services, and property maintenance for the church and school. The position requires regular meetings with leadership, finance, building and grounds committees, and the staff of the church and school. The position will qualify for salary and benefits based on experience. A strong accounting/business background and knowledge of Quickbooks is preferred. Email your resume to: Fr. Dan Bergbower at: [email protected]
—NEW MINISTRY SCHEDULES—
The Servers and Eucharistic Ministers, Ushers and Greeters for 8:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. will move to the new 9:00 a.m. Mass. The 11:30 a.m. Servers and Eucharistic Ministers, Ushers and Greeters will move to the 11:00 a.m. Mass. READERS have already resched-uled with Deacon Roy. Again, any questions? Pease ask Fr. Dan after any Mass.
Mass Times for Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday, February 26, 2020
6:30 a.m. ~ 8:15 a.m. ~ 6:30 p.m.
Readers (6:30 p.m.): Ruth Lewis, Andy Ramage
Weekend Mass Greeters
4:30 Brian & Laura Wheeling 9:00 Stephen & Betsy Vogt 11:00 Drew & Kati Johnson
If you would like to be a volunteer greeter at our weekend Masses, please contact Barb Kern at
546-7729 or Tami in the Parish Office.
2019-20 GOAL: $120,554 Pledged: $43,700 Difference: $76,854
(# of Parish Families Contributing 212) (Average Pledge is $206.13)
Current as of January 29, 2020
WEEKLY PARISH OFFERINGS
February 15/16 Weekly Total Total to Date
Regular Church Support $18,397.25
*Budget Goal ~ week 33 $26,114.00 $835,648.00
Difference (-$7,716.75)
$660,933.36
(-$174,714.64)
*This goal reflects the current best estimates and is subject to adjustment by the Finance Council.
Mass Attendance (Church seating capacity = 745)
4:30 pm - 9:00 am 11:00 am TOTALS
Feb 8/9 311 - 282 235 828
Feb 1/2 308 - 345 229 882
4:30 pm 8:00 am 9:30 am 11:30 am TOTALS
Jan 25/26 511 136 254 181 1082
Feb 15/16 329 - 309 215 863
NEW WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE Saturday (Vigil): 4:30 p.m.
Sunday: 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
SECURITY CONCERNS For St. Agnes Parish
Prudence and Appropriateness meet Hospitality and Security. These words are the hallmarks of our Twenty-First Century World during these times of heightened concerns. Two years ago these items were discussed at the Annual Priest Spring Gather-ing in Carlinville. Experts from the FBI, State Police and the Secret Service were on hand to help us navigate this changing landscape. ST. AGNES SCHOOL The appropriate level of security for a school environment is comparatively enhanced to that of a church. Our School has Security Doors with bars in the middle and panic bars on the inside for easy exiting should that be needed. These doors are locked down and moni-tored with security cameras. These systems have been in place for over 6 years already. Our staff is trained multiple times throughout the year on differ-ing threat conditions and drills are practiced with our children during the year. Suffice to say our Children are in a very safe environment in our school and upgrades will continue as circumstances warrant. ST. AGNES CHURCH Our parish Church enjoys the security of the world in 1989 when it was built. Today’s concerns have substantially increased and so have our needs as prudence and appropriate-ness dictate. This includes the fact that our school children use the Church and Parish Hall throughout the week. The ability to “lock-down” the Church and “monitor” interior and exterior entryways are the first steps of necessary upgrades. Thus, Panic Bars on the doors in the Gathering Space and Parish Hall entryways are considered normative these days along with Security Cameras. This gives us the opportunity to safe-guard and remain hospitable. Should we need to “lock-down” the Church the panic bars allow for easy exit of the Church. Security Cameras give us a visual record and their very presence is a deterrence. As Pastor, I will work with the Finance Council and our School Leadership to move this process forward. Our Very Successful Capital Campaign may allow us the ability to rapidly implement these first steps as we have been blessed with lower bids than first projected. Please know our children’s safety and our parishioners’ safety and hospitality will find common ground in this unfolding Twenty-First Century here at St. Agnes Parish! – Fr. Dan
NO MASS Thursday, February 27
Friday, February 28 Fr. Dan will be away for his nephew’s wedding those days. Also a reminder that through March 20, weekday Masses will be held in the Parish Hall
due to installation of flooring and a new sound system in the Church.
The season of Lent begins this year on Ash Wednesday, February 26, and ends just prior to the evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday, April 9, when the Paschal Triduum
begins. Lent is the principal penitential season in the Church year. All of the Christian faithful are urged to develop and maintain a voluntary program of self-denial (in addition to the Lenten regulations which follow), serious prayer, and the performing of deeds of charity and mercy, including the giving of alms.
Lenten Regulations: 1. Abstinence – Everyone 14 years of age and
over is bound to abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday and all the Fridays of Lent.
2. Fast – Everyone 18 years of age and under 59 is required to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday.
3. To disregard completely the law of fast and abstinence is seriously sinful.
On these two days of fast and abstinence, only one full meatless meal is permitted. Two other meatless meals, sufficient to maintain strength may be taken according to each person’s needs, but together these two meals should not equal another full meal. Eating between meals is not permitted, but liquids (including milk and fruit juices) are allowed.
Easter Flower Memorials
You may make a donation for Easter flowers and decorations in memory of a loved one. There is an envelope in your packet for this, or you can use a plain envelope. Mark on the envelope who the donation is in memory of.
Stations of the Cross & Soup Suppers
St. Agnes will celebrate the Stations of the Cross at 5:30 p.m. on the following Wednesdays of Lent: March 4, 11, 18, and April 1. A light soup supper
will follow. This will be held in the Parish Hall due to installation of flooring and sound system in the Church.
A LETTER FROM THE BISHOP (Church in Central and Eastern Europe)
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Soon our diocese will take up the Collection for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe. I ask for your support to this important mission.
The collection helps our brothers and sisters like the people of Armenia, who have experienced persecution and displacement throughout their history and now live scattered throughout the world – many in areas of the former Soviet bloc countries such as Georgia, Russia, and other areas of Eastern Europe. Coping with difficult life circumstances and often isolated from their religious and cultural heritage, Armenian Catholic youth are particularly vulnerable.
To address this situation in 2018, the Armenian Catholic Ordinariate of Eastern Europe, with help from our Collection for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe, hosted nearly 300 Armenian Catholic participants for a week of worship, study, pilgrimage, and fellowship. Not only did participants hear discussions on the theme “Identity, Belonging, and Witnessing,” but together they also participated in sessions on Catholic social teaching, witnessed ordinations and the clothing of seminarians in their vestments, and worshipped at monastic complexes. Your invaluable support of this effort helped build their faith, unity, and solidarity, thereby strengthening Armenian Catholic youth in Eastern Europe.
Please be generous to the collection, because your support helps foster nurturing communities in which youth can share and grow in faith. For more information about the collection and who it supports, visit www.usccb.org/ccee. Thank you for your help to restore the Church and build the future in Central and Eastern Europe. Sincerely yours in Christ, +Most Reverend Thomas John Paprocki Bishop of Springfield in Illinois
#StAgnesFaithFormation
Formation and Sacrament Events
Sunday, March 8 . Confirmation Discipleship Project Report
and Bishop’s Questionnaire due
Wednesday, March 18 . First Eucharist Banner due (instructions are in sacrament packet)
Sunday, March 22 . Confirmation/First Eucharist Rehearsal,
12:30 in Church . Make-up Retreat, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. (only for candidates that missed one of the retreats) Rites of Sending and Election Join us in prayer and celebration as we include the RCIA Rite of Sending at the 4:30 p.m. Mass on Feb. 29. Yvann Ekissi, Hunter Wheat, and Jamie Dobson will sign the Book of the Elect and be “sent” to the Bishop at the Cathedral for Rite of Election at 7:00 p.m. that same evening. All are welcome to join us at the Cathedral.
Caught Praying Well! Last Saturday, February 15, Isabella Robinson was caught praying well! A parishioner noticed Isabella using her Catholic Prayers and Practices book to follow along at Mass. Isabella received a special gift in celebration of her good praying. Great Job!
~ Catherine Becker, MAPS, CLEM
To get in touch with me, please e-mail [email protected]
Calling all Health Care Providers!
The St. Agnes Parish Health Care Ministry will begin checking
adult Blood Pressure after 4:30 p.m. Mass on March 7. Volunteers who can take BPs are still needed. If you would like to volunteer, or if you have questions, please contact Cathy Crabtree at 217-361-5419 or by e-mail at [email protected].
Women’s Day of Recollection
The first Women’s Day of Recollection of 2020 will be this Thursday, February 27 at Sacred Heart Church (730 S. 12 St., Springfield), from 12:45 - 2:45 p.m. Two meditations will be given by a priest with a 30-minute period for silent Adoration between the meditations. All women throughout the diocese are invited to attend.
News from Y.A.H.
The St. Agnes Young at Heart group is currently reorganizing, but we have 2 events currently on the
books. A potluck will be held Thursday, March 12, in the Parish Hall. Social time begins at 5:30 p.m. with dinner at approx. 6:00 p.m. Speaker to be determined. $5 per person, please bring a covered dish to share. Tea, coffee and water will be available or B.Y.O.B. Call Barb Kern at 546-7729 for more information. Our second event is the Muni's production of “Mamma Mia” on July 11. We will be getting group tickets for this with a potluck dinner prior to the show. Contact Roslyn Brookens at 622-6299 to make reservations. More information to follow.
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Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time - February 23, 2020
Tuesday, February 25
5:30 p.m. - Ruth Kauffman Robert Gillespie
Wednesday, February 26 6:30 a.m. - Sally Meyers
Jeanne Scott
Thursday, February 27 8:15 a.m. - NO MASS
Friday, February 28 8:15 a.m. - NO MASS
Saturday, February 29 4:30 p.m. - Carl Wislon
Sunday, March 1 9:00 a.m. - Theresa Dye Earl & Bertha Beckmann
11:00 a.m. - Donna Selvaggio Parishioners of St. Agnes
— Mass Times —
Saturday (Vigil): 4:30 p.m. Sunday: 9:00 a.m. ~ 11:00 a.m.
Monday: No Mass Tuesday: 5:30 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 a.m. Thursday: 8:15 a.m. Friday: 8:15 a.m. Holy Days: As Announced
~ Sacrament of Reconciliation ~ Saturday: 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Anytime by Appointment
Parish Office Hours
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Bulletin Deadline: Tuesday, Noon
Phone: (217) 793-1330
A message from Fr. Dan Being Holy is not walking around thinking about God 24/7. It is actually much more profound. It is an intimate relationship with the Mysterious Creator and His Magnificent Creation. The pinnacle of His creation is US, Yes! You and Me and all Humanity. We share the top honor with Our God so let us heed our call to become as He is, HOLY!
ASH WEDNESDAY Masses are this Wednesday at 6:30 a.m., 8:15 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Ashes will be distributed at each Mass and all Masses will be in the Church. FR. DAN AWAY FEBRUARY 27 — MARCH 2 for Nephew’s Wedding. I will be away for this big family celebration. WELCOME Fr. TEDDY February 29 / March 1 Fr. Teddy, Chaplain at Memorial Hospital, will be our celebrant at weekend Masses in my absence. Please give him a warm welcome for his kindness! NEW SERVERS NEEDED GRADES 5-8 Anyone in Grades 5-8 in St. Agnes PSR or School is invited to become an ALTAR SERVER. Training begins right away. Please contact Tami at the Parish Office to sign up (793-1330). NEW OFFICE HOURS During this 6 month interim period (January– July 2020) our parish office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. This allows our staff and volun-teers to take a lunch break and run errands.
—May God’s Holy Spirit Guide Our Parish Family!—
“ “Be Holy, foo r I yyoourr Good am
HHoollyy.”
Ash Wednesday, Feb. 26. Masses: 6:30 a.m., 8:15 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.
Lenten Regulations: Fasting and Abstinence
—Fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. Ages requirement: Over 18 years and Under 59 years. Fasting = Eat 3 meals not to exceed the amount of 2 meals. No Snacks.
—Abstain from Meat on Fridays in Lent: Everyone 14 years and Older.
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